The talking machine world (Aug-Dec 1919)

September 15, 1919 THE TALKING MACHINE WORLD 171 The "Peer Gynt Suite" in iour parts— on two sides of two records— is Grieg's greatest work. This double-double will double up your profits. A-6109 and A-6110. Columbia Graphophone NEW YORK BUSH & LANE PLANT READY SOON MANY RECORD ARTISTS AVAILABLE Ground Broken for New Addition April 5 — Nearly Doubles Their Capacity — New Building to Be of Most Modern Construction Holland, Mich., September 10. — The good news came from the Bush & Lane Piano Co., of this city, to-day that their new building is practically complete and that some departments have already been moved into the new addition. This new addition was made to the north wing of their old plant and is a four-story affair, 256 feet long by 80 feet wide. The new addition not only permits an expansion of all departments in piano making, but in talking machine manufacture as well. The ground for this was broken the latter part of March of this year and adds some 80,000 square feet to their present holdings. The building itself is of concrete mill construction and the plans for it were drawn by Walter Lane, president of the company, who is quite an engineer at this kind of work as well as in the science of piano and talking machine construction, of which he is an acknowledged master. The new addition was made necessary by the large amount of orders on hand, not only for Bush & Lane talking machines, but also for Cecilian player-piano actions. During the war period President Walter Lane and a group of his expert technicians had ample time to make a thorough study for the betterment of their products, which were even at that time in an extraordinarily high state of development. Much attention was given during the past winter and summer to the further refinement of the Bush & Lane phonograph, especially in relation to the proportions and finish of the tone chamber, the interior finish of the case, etc. It is believed by the Bush & Lane officials that the new additions will be in complete operation in from thirty to sixty days and at that time much will have been accomplished to take care of the great demand for Bush & Lane talking machines. LANGUAGE RECORDS Progressive Dealers sell LANGUAGE Phone Method and ROSENTHAL'S Practical Linguistry The coursei are so simply arranged that the demonstration satisfies the prospect. An excellent line for high-class'dealers. We especially want to hear from dealers with good store locations. Writ, for dealers proposition, booklet and advertising matter. THE LANGUAGE PHONE METHOD 992 PutnamX 2 West 45th Street, New York The Shannon Four and Others to Tour Under Direction of Clinton Woodward Talking machine dealers who are desirous of having appear in their local territories various groups of noted record artists will have additional opportunities along that line during the coming season. Clinton Woodward, who has aided in the conduct of several tours of record artists, has made arrangements for the coming season with the Shannon Four, consisting of Louis James, tenor; Charles H. Hart, tenor; Elliott Shaw, baritone, and Wilfred Glenn, basso, as well as with Helen Clark, soprano; Ada Jones, soprano and comedienne; Julius Schendel. solo pianist, and the popular McKee Trio (violin, 'cello and piano), to appear under the auspices of individual talking machine dealers or through co-operation of groups of the same. Mr. Woodward has already planned an extensive tour for the artists mentioned during the coming season and has still a number of open dates available to dealers, individually or collectively, who desire to engage these artists to appear in their vicinity. It is a noteworthy fact that whenever record artists have appeared in public they have been most cordially received, talking machine owners evidently appreciating the privilege of seeing their favorite artists in person. OPENS SAN FRANCISCO OFFICE Western Jobbing & Trading Co. to Push Sonora and Emerson on Pacific Coast San Francisco, Cal., September 6. — The Western Jobbing & Trading Co., of this city, southern California distributor of Sonora phonographs, and Pacific Coast jobber of Emerson records, has established a branch office in San Francisco, at 616 Mission street. The northern branch will handle the Emerson record business for that territory. The office is in charge of Chas. W. Shumway, an experienced talking machine and record man. Built for People Who Want the Best LAWSON UNIVERSAL PHONOGRAPHS Play All Disc Records BEST with the Lawson Wood Tone Arm (Patented) Backed Up By 40 years experience in manufacturing Musical Instruments. Also a "Gold Bond Guarantee" of satisfaction or money back. Phonographs that are Good. Phonographs that sell Good. Phonographs that stay Good. SOLD DIRECT TO DEALER AT JOBBER'S PRICES LAWSON PIANO CO. Executive Offices _ 372 East 149th St. NEW YORK Factory 2572 Park Ave.